Parent Letter

As we embrace the joy of spring, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement is vital to our school community as we create a nurturing environment for all children.

Important Announcements

  • Easter Break:

    • Begins on Thursday, April 17th, and continues through Monday, April 21st.
    • School will resume on Tuesday, April 22nd.

  • NWEA Testing:

    • Testing will start on Tuesday and continue through May 1st.
    • Please refer to the school calendar on our website (www.stedscatholicschool.com) for specific dates and times, and watch for updates from your child(ren)’s teachers.

  • Liturgy of the Light:

    • Join us for this beautiful prayer service at 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 22nd. All are welcome!

  • Dress Up Day:

    • Wednesday, April 23rd will be Easter Color Day. We encourage everyone to wear cheerful, spring colors!

  • School Mass:

    • A special Mass will be held on Thursday, April 24th, led by the 2nd grade students as they prepare for their First Holy Communion.

  • Prime Time:

    • Scheduled for Friday, April 25th, from 3-6 pm for 3rd – 6th grade students.
    • Please return your permission slips if you have not done so yet.

  • Final Open Gym:

    • Join us on Saturday, April 26th for our last Open Gym of the school year. Children ages 2 – 8 and their favorite adults are invited to join the fun! We look forward to what Miss Faith will have planned!

  • State of the School Address:

    • Mark your calendars for May 4th at 4 pm. This gathering is essential for sharing our progress in academics, faith formation, and facility improvements. Your presence and input are crucial as we plan for the future.

  • Family Surveys:

    • Thank you to those who completed our school surveys. We discussed your valuable feedback in our recent Education Committee Meeting. Your participation helps us address important concerns!  I you have not completed your survey yet, here is the link.

Celebrations from the Week

What an amazing Fish Fry we had! Thank you to everyone who came, helped, donated treats, or attended the Living Stations. We were thrilled to serve over 450 people with 510 pounds of fish! Your support made this event a tremendous success, and we appreciate the community spirit!

Additional Information

In response to the governor’s proposed budget, the Minnesota Catholic Conference is organizing a RALLY AT THE CAPITOL ON MAY 7. This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together, and we encourage students, teachers, leaders, and parents to participate.

A tentative outline for the day includes:

  • 10:30 AM: Meetings with legislators (arranged by MCC)
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:30 PM: Rally
  • 2:30 PM: Departure

If you are interested in joining this rally, please let us know. Your voice matters!

We are grateful for your continued support and partnership in our school community. Together, we can foster a loving and enriching environment for our children to thrive.

Thank you for being an essential part of St. Edward School. We look forward to all the wonderful things ahead!

May God Bless,

Mrs. Garvey